Iowa 4runners

[krenaud33]

I have gone the past 2-3 years and I am sure I will go again. There has been a small group of us from Tacomaworld / T4R that go. Most of those guys don't hang out over here as much as Tacoma world. I have never run the course myself.

 

[krenaud33]

Thats fair definitely an option. Could ask a couple guys. I will have to look on their page again on when and where it is.

You need to set something up at your dads land again. :bounce:

 

[yotaguy674]

As of right now I'm planning on making the trip so hopefully ill run into some of you there

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[krenaud33]

As of right now I'm planning on making the trip so hopefully ill run into some of you there

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Too far away for me to confirm. Lots of events in between to focus on. MIOBI always has a memorial weekend event. Hoping to make it to that again this year.

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[krenaud33]

MIBIO Memorial weekend event.... pretty sure they are having an event memorial weekend again. Information should be here..... https://www.facebook.com/MIOBI4x4/

I plan on attending at least 1 of the days.

 

[wadle5]

You need to set something up at your dads land again. :bounce:

That was a blast but been busy now with the new minion in the house

As of right now I'm planning on making the trip so hopefully ill run into some of you there

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I may actually try to this year. Would you enter the car show?

MIBIO Memorial weekend event.... pretty sure they are having an event memorial weekend again. Information should be here..... https://www.facebook.com/MIOBI4x4/

I plan on attending at least 1 of the days.

Man that place gave me nightmares. I still can't believe everything my 4runner did!

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[yotaguy674]

I may actually try to this year. Would you enter the car show?

I will if you will!:second:

I honestly have no idea as this would be my first time going. I'm usually pretty deep into my motocross season and don't have time, but since I messed myself up last month I have all kinds of time to travel and camp with the t4r.

 

[wadle5]

I will if you will!:second:

I honestly have no idea as this would be my first time going. I'm usually pretty deep into my motocross season and don't have time, but since I messed myself up last month I have all kinds of time to travel and camp with the t4r.

I will think about it. Last year the shoved all the Toyotas in the far back pretty much in a ditch. Haha. So maybe

 

[yotaguy674]

I will think about it. Last year the shoved all the Toyotas in the far back pretty much in a ditch. Haha. So maybe

Hopefully this new venue will change that! Either way I think it'll be worth checking out.

 

[krenaud33]

Memorial weekend event at MIOBI. I am planning to go Saturday. Anyone else?

 

[yotaguy674]

Memorial weekend event at MIOBI. I am planning to go Saturday. Anyone else?

How did MIOBI go? Any pics?

 

[krenaud33]

How did MIOBI go? Any pics?

Went pretty good. Rough start to Saturday though.(see pics on link) Sunday was very relaxing with just my son and I cruising around on trails and taking it easy.

a couple pictures over here....
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/iowa-idiots-out-wandering-around.36156/page-201

 

[Eighteen]

Hey friends! We need to plan a get together sometime soon...still itching to see other runners in Des Moines

Also, question for you all. Does anyone have any opinions or advice on an engine swap in a 2nd gen?

I know someone who has a 1992 in perfect body, frame and interior condition (bought in Cali) but it has the dreaded 3.0 V6 head gasket problem and he's looking for advice. I think a 3.4 swap would be his best bet, but I have no clue who I would trust to do the work, how involved that would be, or what his best options is. He's ready to just dump it as is for $1500

 

[yotaguy674]

Hey friends! We need to plan a get together sometime soon...still itching to see other runners in Des Moines

Also, question for you all. Does anyone have any opinions or advice on an engine swap in a 2nd gen?

I know someone who has a 1992 in perfect body, frame and interior condition (bought in Cali) but it has the dreaded 3.0 V6 head gasket problem and he's looking for advice. I think a 3.4 swap would be his best bet, but I have no clue who I would trust to do the work, how involved that would be, or what his best options is. He's ready to just dump it as is for $1500

I would definitely go with the 3.4 swap. Those are great engines and shouldn't require too much fab work.

I've also found a few people that swapped in a SBC 350, but that would also require a trans, wiring, etc. Also, a lot more fab work.

 

[Eighteen]

I would definitely go with the 3.4 swap. Those are great engines and shouldn't require too much fab work.

I've also found a few people that swapped in a SBC 350, but that would also require a trans, wiring, etc. Also, a lot more fab work.

Hey Caleb! Great to meet you, what area of Iowa are you located in?

Edit: nevermind, I see earlier in the thread you said Decorah. Still nice to meet you either way

 

[yotaguy674]

Hey Caleb! Great to meet you, what area of Iowa are you located in?

Edit: nevermind, I see earlier in the thread you said Decorah. Still nice to meet you either way

You too! Yeah, I'm pretty far north from most everyone in the state lol.

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[krenaud33]

Hey friends! We need to plan a get together sometime soon...still itching to see other runners in Des Moines

Also, question for you all. Does anyone have any opinions or advice on an engine swap in a 2nd gen?

I know someone who has a 1992 in perfect body, frame and interior condition (bought in Cali) but it has the dreaded 3.0 V6 head gasket problem and he's looking for advice. I think a 3.4 swap would be his best bet, but I have no clue who I would trust to do the work, how involved that would be, or what his best options is. He's ready to just dump it as is for $1500

I would also recommend the 3.4L swap. I haven't done it and haven't researched it much. Have you looked on Yotatech? I have some experience working on the 3.4L but not enough to be able to do a swap in a vehicle that didn't already have it. A friend of mine is pulling a 3.4L out of his 4Runner and I helped him work on it some. He said his is old engine spun bearings.

Tall corn cruiser classic is Aug. 25-27, even if you don't go offroading I would recommend showing up and socializing with other Toyota fanatics.

 

[krenaud33]

Tall Corn Cruiser Classic is just around the corner. I plan to go Saturday. Here is the information.

August 25TH to August 27th 2017

Where:
Make It Or Break It (MIOBI) Wheeling Grounds
Located on Highway 5, just north of Lovilia and just west of Hamilton, Iowa (South Central Iowa)
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.171699,-92.9208591,442m/data=!3m1!1e3

Cost (register at event):
$35 Event Fee includes T shirt
$35 Wheeling for entire event or $15 a day
$15 tent and $20 Campers per night, electricity included

Schedule:

Friday: Sign-in/Tech and Guided Trail Runs
Saturday: Sign-in/Tech, Guided Trail Runs, Kids Lug Nut Hunt/Raffle, BBQ Dinner and Raffle
Sunday: Trail Runs, Pack and Leave

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/tall-corn-cruiser-classic-2017.966982/

 

[krenaud33]

Toys 4 Tots was this past weekend. Lots of toys collected and lots of rigs. I was there both days. Took a few pictures. Lead some Jeeps around. Where were the Yotas?

 

[yotaguy674]

Any trips planned to go to MIOBI or anything in the state this spring?